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6-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
Precaution regarding the rear
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bumper
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the following systems may
not function correctly. If this occurs, con-
sult your Lexus dealer.
Lexus Safety System + A (if equipped)
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BSM (if equipped)
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RCTA (if equipped)
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PKSB (if equipped)
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NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and
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corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the
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following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the
paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled
with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline
are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched,
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have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corroding,
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remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
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Cleaning the exterior lights
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Wash carefully. Do not use organic
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substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
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lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
When using an automatic car wash
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Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in "AUTO", the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
When using a high pressure car wash
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When washing the vehicle, do not
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spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure
washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not
operate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
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boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30
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cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as
moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle
in the same place.